Past and Upcoming Sermons

As most of each Sunday has passed, this page is provided to demonstrate the variety and diversity of subjects that are reflected in each Sunday Service. Any information or useful links that relate to that Service/Sermon will have a link provided. (marked with the "relative info" icon)

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MAY 2008 - Month of Sundays

04 May "Ready or Not!"
Quantum physics reminds us that each time we actualize a potential, we close off other possibilities. As we approach our installation service, what do we need to grieve and let go of? --Rev. Gail

11 May "Annual Coming of Age & Bridging Service"

This special service marks the major life passages of 3 young men completing the Coming of Age program and transitioning into the Young Religious Unitarian Universalists (YRUU) program, as well as one young woman transitioning from youth to young adulthood. -- Kevin Drewery

18 May "The Privilege of Democratic Process"
In preparation for our annual congregational meeting after the worship service, we’ll celebrate this principle of our faith.
-- Rev. Gail

25 May "The Wisdom of Buddhism"
This final world religion that we’ll study this year is one that has particular appeal to many Unitarian Universalists across the continent. -- Rev. Gail

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April 2008 - Month of Sundays

06 Apr "Believing Is Seeing."
Most of us have been taught that seeing is believing... but the opposite is probably closer to the truth, according to the film offering "Down the Rabbit Hole." --Rev. Gail

13 Apr "The Wisdom of Unitarian Universalism."
Over this year, we’ve been looking at the wisdom of each of the major faith traditions, so now what abut our own? -- Rev. Gail

20 Apr "Earth Day Commemoration."
We will honor and celebrate our precious planet with a service in our sanctuary and then spill out into the back yard with its mountain views.
-- Rev Gail

20 Apr "Homeless Families"
Learn more about our Congregation’s Social Action Project. How Family Promise works in Las Vegas. -- Terry Lindemann

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March 2008 - Month of Sundays

02 Mar "Recent Trends in American Judaism"
This Sunday's Sermon is sponsored by the UUCLV Jewish Discussion Group. --Rabbi Mel Hecht

09 Mar "The Scouting Spirit"
While celebrating our own Spiral Scouts, Rev. Gail will explore the spiritual story of the scouting movement. All you former scouts out there, please consider wearing ALL your scout pins for this special day. -- Rev. Gail

16 Mar "Our Holy Season"
On this Palm Sunday, as we move towards the Spring Equinox and on to Easter Sunday, may this great annual liturgical dance of the Universe hold much wisdom for we the people, especially UUS. -- Rev Gail

23 Mar "Intergenerational Easter Sunday Service"
Rev. Gail will lift up the original meanins behind the major Easter Symbols that we come together to celebrate this day. -- Rev Gail

30 Mar "Humanism, a Road Map to a Better World"
Turning to Isaac Asimov and Kurt Vonnegut for inspiration, Paul LaCombe will advance the lighter, humorous side of humanism. Laughter will be permitted. -- Paul LaCombe

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February 2008 - Month of Sundays

03 Feb "Wisdom of Taoism"
We continue our world religion series with a look at this ancient Chinese wisdom that is still timely today. --Rev. Gail

10 Feb "Finding the Light Within"- Youth Service
Join our Young Religious Unitarian Universalists on a very special spiritual journey as we seek out and celebrate our inner light through guided meditation, music and readings chosen by our youth group and their advisors. --YRUU Youth

17 Feb "Eros and Evolution"
In honor of both Valentine’s Day and Darwin’s Birthday, we’ll take a spiritual look the most amazing gift of evolution. --Rev. Gail

24 Feb "The Price of Defiance"
We’ll begin our annual budget drive by deepening our appreciation for the hard won privilege of being legally allowed to financially support our own religious tradition and institution. --Rev. Gail

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January 2008 - Month of Sundays

06 Jan "Cultivating Universe-al Consciousness"
Entering the 'gateway' of the year, we are invited to recreate ourselves yet again as an act of evolutionary awareness. But where to begin? --Rev. Gail

13 Jan "The Wisdom of Islam"
Continuing our world religions series, we’ll open to the wisdom of this important faith tradition for what we might learn that informs our minds, hearts, and spirits. --Rev. Gail

20 Jan "Martin Luther King, Jr, and UUs"
In honor of this MLK’s birthday, we’ll look at how the Civil Rights movement intersects with our wider UU story. --Rev. Gail

27 Jan "A Spiritual Australian Didgeridoo"
Visiting Australian lecturer and recording artist Phil Jones will be our guest speaker --Phil Jones

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